The coin features a profile of lady liberty on the front and an eagle on the reverse. Your collection includes the one that started it all, the 1878 morgan dollar, the lastyearofissue 1921 morgan dollar, highly prized 1893 and 1895 issues, and 24 additional morgan silver dollars. The morgan dollar was the first standard silver dollar minted. The problem with carson city morgan dollars was that they generally had very low mintages. Gsa carson city morgan dollar hoard history uncirculated. This makes sense, considering that the gsa had 962 original bags of this date, totaling some 962,000 coins, or over 84% of the original mintage. Issued from 1878 through 1893, ccs have always been a collector and investor favorite. Minted in the 1800s at the legendary carson city mint in nevada. Carson city silver dollars rare coins gold coins silver.
Morgan dollars were issued by carson city from just 1878 to 1893. The coin was minted by the united states mint from 18781904 and then again in 1921. Gsa dollars the acronym stands for the united states governments general services administration are morgan silver dollars which were found in an old vault stash decades ago and sold to coin collectors by the gsa in the 1970s gsa silver dollars are mainly uncirculated morgan dollars made at the carson city mint socalled gsa dollars, packaged in a plastic. Of course, there are a few exceptions, especially for morgan dollars minted at carson city, but most morgan dollars on the market today never circulated as regular coinage. Simply call us at 8889009948, or fill out the form below, and well send you complete details. Among morgan silver dollars, those of the carson city mint hold a special place in the hearts and imaginations of coin collectors and investors. Carson city morgan silver dollar 1880cc uncirculated gsa among the highly sought after morgan silver dollars, the 1880cc is one of 360,000 morgans minted that year.
Silver morgan dollars are still one of the most popular u. This issue was considered a huge rarity before the gsa sales of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The coins that spanned six decades of american history. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Philadelphia no mint mark, carson city nevada cc, new orleans o, denver d and san francisco s. The book carson city morgan dollars, by adam crum, selby ungar, and jeff oxman, shines light on an exciting niche within the very popular morgan dollar series. Apr 07, 2014 more an entree into the field of carson city morgan dollars than a bible book, the tomes pages are divided into three parts.
Carson city morgan dollars book released in updated third edition. The prized coins were consigned to the history books, thus ending a shining story. Carson city morgan dollars is the most collected group of coins within the morgan dollar series. This book chronicles the amazing history of the california gold rush, which. All carson city morgan dollars are also scarce, as are many issues even those with large numbers of circulated examples proving highly difficult in mint state grades. A seated liberty dollar was the first coin to be struck at carson city.
This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. The carson city mint was a branch of the united states mint in carson city, nevada. May 04, 2020 morgan silver dollar values are swinging upwards. Even though there was a discovery, in the 1960s, making the mintage of many rare. Whether you collect by datemintmark or by variety, this indepth book will make you a more savvy buyer. Mar 07, 2014 whitman publishing announces the release of the updated and revised third edition of carson city morgan dollars, by adam crum, selby ungar, and jeff oxman.
To fully answer the question above, it ultimately depends upon two factorsthe date and the overall condition, or grade, of the coin. Carson city morgan dollars gives the history of these beautiful and popular coins. Gsa dollars are a special subcategory of the carson city morgan dollar series. Theres an enormous amount of history packed into every genuine carson city morgan silver dollar coin. With nevada then and now a relatively sparsely populated state, you might wonder why it deserved a mint at all. The gsa launched the first sale of carson city silver dollars on nevadas birthday, october 31, 1972. In 1962, an individual redeemed a silver certificate and received a rare and valuable morgan dollar in exchange. If you are interested in carson city coinage, and especially in carson city morgan dollars, wed be pleased to send you a free copy with your purchase of any carson city morgan dollar from monaco. Own just one, or get the set of 3 consecutive morgan silver dollars 1882 1884. Collecting carson city silver dollars cc morgan dollars. History tells us that, a hoard of mostly uncirculated cc cartwheels was discovered in the vaults of the u.
The coin was minted in several locations over its lifespan, including carson city, california. Affectionately known to many collectors as the wild west morgan dollars. Featuring the coins of the gsa hoard by adam crum, selby ungar, jeff oxman. You can get the detailed issue listing we call the collectors checklist from adams book, or print the page by clicking the link below. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth.
While most were uncirculated carson city dollars, there were several circulated morgan dollars sold in the gsa promotion. One major variety is the 1879 cc morgan silver dollar featuring a clear cc mintmark. Sep 11, 2014 the 1893cc morgan dollar has the special distinction of being the last of the carson city morgan dollars and one that is expensive and rare in upper grades. There were a variety of grades and dates sold, there isnt a single value for any gsa dollar. The ultimate morgan silver dollar collection pcs coins.
Any carson city morgan dollar containing actual silver recovered from the most famous silver mine of the old west is a coin virtually everyone wants to own, but for many years, any carson city morgan dollar was scarce and usually expensive. Since then, scarcity and the elevated cost of silver have ignited a passion for these giant cartwheels. They are what remain of three million uncirculated carson city silver dollars, which bear the cc mint mark and are known as the morgan dollars for their designer, george t. Hobbys demand inspired a special book on carson city morgan. Sep 15, 2011 great detail given to each carson city dollar. The morgan silver dollar was one of the most popular coins struck at the carson city mint. It may be difficult to assess the quality of a coin from online photographs. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. Points to consider before you invest in morgan dollars.
The book carson city morgan dollars, by adam crum, selby ungar, and jeff. The basic mint series is but coins, yet the set can be expanded to a 30coin collection, if you desire the major varieties. Even before 1893, there were clear signs that the carson city mint was not working out. Its focus is on the coins struck in the 1800s at the united states mints factory in the silver state, nevada. The complete carson city morgan silver dollar tribute proof collection. In addition, it has been expanded with 24 more pages of content, including a photographic gallery of the carson city mint with government and other images dating from the 1800s to today.
Carson city mint, and this coin in particular, is fascinating. The modernday story of carson city morgan dollars starts in 1964, when an. By the time the morgan dollar came along in 1878, the carson city mint was in full operational mode. I feel like the price is high compared to some of the other morgan books on the market. Capital plastics offers the largest selection of premium coin holders of any available brand. Whitman publishing announces the release of the updated and revised third edition of carson city morgan dollars, by adam crum, selby ungar, and jeff oxman. Mint issued the lastever 90% silver morgan dollars into circulation.
Nevadas carson city mint was established in the mid 1800s at the peak of the silver rush, specifically to facilitate minting of silver coins from the nearby comstock lode. Very nice photographs of the cc coins, most of which will not be seen by the majority of collectors in the high grades that are illustrated. Buy uncirculated gsa carson city morgan silvers dollars at southgate coins in reno, nv. Interesting background information on the carson city mint and how it came to be, and the gsa sales of the carson city dollars. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 ebay. Carson city morgan silver dollars rare coins gold coins. Firstyearofissue morgan silver dollars from every issuing mint. The first morgan dollars bearing the famed cc mint mark were produced in 1878, which was the very first year of the morgan dollar series.
Overall a good read and a nice supplement to a guide book of morgan silver dollars. The sheldon scale grades carson city morgan dollars 18781921 silver on a 70point spectrum. They give the collector and investor a detailed insiders view of todays market for carson city morgan dollars, including vam varieties and focusing especially on gsaslabbed coins. Buy carson city morgan dollars morgan cc silver dollars. Of all the carson city morgan dollar issues, the 1884cc is one of the most common. Although this was the secondlowest mintage year of the morgan silver dollar series, you will receive both new orleans and philadelphia issues, in addition to the highly desirable lastyearofissue carson city morgan silver dollar. Among them was the fabled coin of the wild west, the morgan silver. Good book but it did fall short for me, just not enough history inside this. Mint from 1878 to 1921 was known as the morgan dollar after its designer, george t. The first coins struck in carson city were liberty seated dollars bearing the date of 1870. I never thought i would call a book about collecting u. The united states mint produced the morgan silver dollar at five different mints. These amazing collectors coins are truly scarce among morgan silver dollars. Carson city morgan dollars book released in updated third.
As a rule, you need to keep in mind that common date morgan silver dollars that grade below au50 are only worth their silver bullion value. The 1893cc morgan dollar has the special distinction of being the last of the carson city morgan dollars and one that is expensive and rare in upper grades. Dennis tucker of whitman publishing submitted this press release on the latest edition of their book on carson city morgan dollars. The carson city mint was created in 1863 but was not put into operation until 1870. Carson city morgan dollars, 4th edition by adam crum 2017. The ultimate morgan silver dollar collection pcs coins and. A superb way to collect the carson city morgan dollars. It is filled with a massive amount of useful and interesting facts about the morgan silver dollar, possibly the most collectible silver coin in the world. There are dozens of scarce morgan dollars, with the 1889cc and 1893s serving as the indisputable series keys. Seated liberty half dollar 18701878 seated liberty dollar 18701873 trade dollar 18731885 morgan dollar 18781893 note. Any morgan dollar still in its original gsa plastic packaging has a small premium value over the regular price of the coin.
This is the more common variety where the mintmark was struck clearly. This is a rare opportunity to own 28 of these coveted coins one from every year of issue. Silver carson city morgans international currency, llc. Want to send something to show on my channel or add in giveaways my address is p. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. Morgan dollar tribute proofs national collectors mint.
The mint did not produce all coins at all mints in all years. The nook book ebook of the carson city morgan dollars. Grading carson city morgan dollars 18781921 cc adheres to specific qualities that give you clues about rarity and circulation. Hobbys demand inspired a special book on carson city. This holder has 14 holes for an example of each of the ccmint morgan dollars plus one hole for a coin showing the common reverse. New carson city morgan dollars guide book california gold rush 4th. This hardback book is filled with compelling historical accounts in full color, with specific resource information on all cc minted morgan dollars, thats.